Chocolate Eclair Crepe Cake

Boomette's Note:

It seems to be so original and yummy. A real treat from Rachael Ray.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 2⁄3; cups flour , divided
• 3 ¼ cups whole milk , divided
• 6 large eggs , divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract , divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar , divided
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Directions:

1. Using a blender, mix 2 cups flour, 2 cups milk, 4 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth; refrigerate.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 1 cup heavy cream, remaining 1-1/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 pinch salt.
3. Cook over medium heat until steaming, 2 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar.
5. Whisk in the remaining 2/3 cup flour until smooth.
6. Gradually whisk half of the hot cream mixture into the flour-egg mixture, then whisk into the remaining cream mixture.
7. Cook, whisking, over medium heat until thick, about 2 minutes; stir in the rum and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
8. Scrape the pastry cream into a bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
9. In an 8-inch crêpe pan or nonstick skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium-high heat.
10. Add 1/3 cup chilled crêpe batter and swirl to coat the pan.
11. Cook until set on the bottom, about 1 minute; flip and cook for about 30 seconds more.
12. Turn out onto a rack to cool.
13. Repeat with the butter and remaining batter to make 10 crêpes.
14. Place a crêpe on a cake stand or flat plate; spread 1/3 cup pastry cream on top.
15. Repeat with the remaining crêpes and pastry cream, ending with a crêpe.
16. Refrigerate.
17. In a medium saucepan, whisk the chocolate, 3 tablespoons water, the corn syrup and remaining 2 teaspoons butter over medium-low heat until smooth.
18. Let cool for 5 minutes; spread on top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
19. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before slicing.